DE3584167D1 - ONE-HAND KEY HOUSING. - Google Patents

ONE-HAND KEY HOUSING.

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DE3584167D1
DE3584167D1 DE8585114508T DE3584167T DE3584167D1 DE 3584167 D1 DE3584167 D1 DE 3584167D1 DE 8585114508 T DE8585114508 T DE 8585114508T DE 3584167 T DE3584167 T DE 3584167T DE 3584167 D1 DE3584167 D1 DE 3584167D1
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keys
terminal
input
sets
finger
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German (de)
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Heinz Dolenc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0219—Special purpose keyboards
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J5/00—Devices or arrangements for controlling character selection
    • B41J5/08—Character or syllable selected by means of keys or keyboards of the typewriter type
    • B41J5/10—Arrangements of keyboards, e.g. key button disposition
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/023—Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
    • G06F3/0233—Character input methods
    • G06F3/0234—Character input methods using switches operable in different directions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/78—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites
    • H01H13/807—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites characterised by the spatial arrangement of the contact sites, e.g. superimposed sites
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2225/00—Switch site location
    • H01H2225/022—Switch site location other then row-column disposition

Abstract

A self-contained data terminal or typewriter keyboard completely operable by a single human hand for the input of information into a computer or other electronic device. The keyboard comprises five sets of keys (60, 10, 20, 30, 40), each set aligned respectively with the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and small finger of an extended hand. Complementary orientation and positioning of the sets are determined by whether the terminal is to be used by a right-handed or left-handed user. The control keys (60) may be used to manipulate text or other information entered into the attached device and are operated by the thumb. The character keys (10,20,30,40) consist primarily of letters of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation sets and are positioned below the remaining four fingers. The terminal is operated in a single keystroke character input mode. Several data control keys (80) can also be mounted to the terminal to perform additional text manipulation functions, similar to the control keys, or any other necessary commands. By using single keystroke input keys according to the present invention, data input is faster and easier than with conventional terminals because only one hand is necessary, and there are fewer and less complex character input commands to memorize.
DE8585114508T 1985-08-23 1985-11-15 ONE-HAND KEY HOUSING. Expired - Lifetime DE3584167D1 (en)

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US76901285A 1985-08-23 1985-08-23

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AT (1) ATE67446T1 (en)
CA (1) CA1301885C (en)
DE (1) DE3584167D1 (en)

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DE59010047D1 (en) * 1989-11-01 1996-02-22 Ferdinand Nande Niklsbacher Keyboard unit for controlling processor units
SE463550B (en) * 1989-11-23 1990-12-10 Johan Ullman KEYBOARD FOR CHARACTER SELECTION
US5411341A (en) * 1989-11-23 1995-05-02 Ullman; Johan M. Keyboard for choice of symbols having hand supports
US7963027B2 (en) 2004-01-05 2011-06-21 Li Du Method of manufacturing a switch device
FR2904442B1 (en) * 2006-07-31 2009-01-09 Archos Sa "KEYBOARD, AND COMPACT VIDEO DEVICE THUS EQUIPPED WITH A SCREEN"
KR100859649B1 (en) 2007-04-19 2008-09-23 삼성에스디아이 주식회사 Display for multi function key pad and electronic device having the same
AT15344U1 (en) * 2016-03-22 2017-06-15 Matthäus Drory Input device in the form of a one-hand keyboard

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DE2638271A1 (en) * 1976-08-25 1978-03-02 Idf Co Ltd Typewriter with wrist support for operator - has keys accessible by finger tips while wrist joint rests on support pad
US4244659A (en) * 1977-06-01 1981-01-13 Malt Lillian G Keyboard arrangement
WO1981002272A1 (en) * 1980-02-05 1981-08-20 I Litterick Keyboards and methods of operating keyboards
US4442506A (en) * 1980-09-18 1984-04-10 Microwriter Limited Portable word-processor

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ATE67446T1 (en) 1991-10-15
EP0224600B1 (en) 1991-09-18
CA1301885C (en) 1992-05-26
EP0224600A1 (en) 1987-06-10

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